Title: Monkey-BiznizzComposer; Lyricist : Jerry DalyDate Created: 1928Abstract: Sheet music for a song about evolution published three years after the Scopes monkey trial. Mentions Darwin by name and makes indirect references to the trial and Dayton, TN. Contains eight "extra choruses" each of which recounts an anecdote involving a monkey. Part of the Scopes subgroup of the John S. Mitchell Collection.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: John S. Mitchell Collection of Tennessee MusicContributing Institution: Center for Popular MusicURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001501add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Rebel Claim No. 179Signer : Jesse M. ThomasDate Created: 1868-06-10Abstract: These are claims filed by Hardeman County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Rebel ClaimsContributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003557add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: William Ashert land entrySurveyor : Jno. ArmstrongDate Created: 1783-10-22Abstract: An entry (No. 172) for the survey of 600 acres in Greene County. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)Collection: State of Franklin Documents, 1783-1787Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical CollectionURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001377add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: 1838 Aug. 30, The United States to Harry Vann of HightowerSigner : Joe BeanstickSigner : Loft Shell SurkleRecipient : Harry VannDate Created: 1838-08-30Abstract: This document, dated August 30, 1838, is a claim by Harry Vann of Hightower towards the United States regarding acreage and those goods needed to build on a home and surrounding land.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003115add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Nashville Christian Institute Charter and AmendmentSecretary : Joe C. CarrDate Created: 1941-05-22Abstract: This is a document for a school chartered in 1941 as a private Christian school for African-Americans. Their most successful years were after World War II when many veterans returned to finish their high school edcuation. This copy was issued Feb 14, 1967, when the school closed. The property was sold, and the proceeds given to David Lipscomb College for the establishment of a scholarship fund for African-American students. Joe C. Car was the Secretary of State of Tennessee at that time.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Postwar United States (1945-1970)Collection: Nashville Christian InstituteContributing Institution: Lipscomb University -Beaman LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003276add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Amendment to the Charter of Incorporation of Martin CollegeSigner : Joe CarrDate Created: 1964-09-25Abstract: Ammendment to the Charter of Incorporation of Martin College, a Methodist College. Yow signed July 16, 1986; then to State where Gentry Crowell, Sec. of State signed on Aug. 1, 1986, by Carolyn Pinson; then to Giles County, where it was filed in the Register`s office on Aug 11, 1986 by the Register, Virginia G. Cole in Charter Book 6. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Postwar United States (1945-1970)Collection: Historical County RecordsContributing Institution: Giles County ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003435add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Boatswain Valentine vs. Alexander Walker, 1819Signer : John AllenDate Created: 1819Abstract: This document dates from Feb 8, 1819 on outside, but the inner document is Sept 1819. It commands the Sheriff to make Alexander Walker pay Boatswain Valentine the $42.12 1/2 cents judgment against him for trespass as well as $18 for expenses.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: County RecordsContributing Institution: Stewart County ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002785add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: 1836 Dec. 16, McMinn County [to] State of TennesseeAuthor : John AustinDate Created: 1836-12-16Abstract: This note, dated December 16, 1836 is in reference to a murder trial in McMinn County, Tennessee. The accused murderers, James Foreman and Anderson Springstin were both Cherokee Indians. The victim, John Walker Jr. was also a native. Springstin and Foreman employeed E.M. Churchill and Spencer Jarnigan to defend them and the case was sent to the United States Supreme Court.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003104add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: John B. Brownlow in Washington, D.C. to O.P. TempleAttributed name : John Bell Brownlow, 1839-1922Associated name : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1890-11-24Abstract: Arnell and his projected history of Tennessee 1860-70; material for book given by Brownlow; full credit to be given Temple and Nelson for Union leadership; report on interview with Bell wanted from Temple for the book.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002480add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Boyle, John in Rugby, Tennessee to Temple, O.P. in Knoxville, TennesseeAuthor : John BoyleRecipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1882-03-30Abstract: Discusses various Harriman suits, reproach attached to W.A. Henderson in respect to them, and the disputed $1290 payment.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001306add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: John Boyle in London, England to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAuthor : John BoyleRecipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1906Date Created: 1883-05-05Abstract: Apologizes for the delay in the return of borrowed $30. Thanks Temple for his warning of Kimber, and describes the trouble Kimber has caused and the great ordeal facing the writer.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-1909Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003465add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: State of Tennessee vs. John BronsonDefendant : John BronsonDate Created: 1877Abstract: Legal case detailing Tennessee v. Bronson, who is accussed of horse theft.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: Hawkins County ArchivesContributing Institution: Hawkins County ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002798add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Rebel Claim No. 36Signer : John C. TayorDate Created: 1868-05-12Abstract: These are claims filed by Hardeman County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Rebel ClaimsContributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003552add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: 1828 Mar. 19, State of TennesseeSigner : John CatronSigner : Robert WhyteSigner : Jacob PeckDate Created: 1828-03-19Abstract: This document is a license to practice law in the state of Tennessee granted to Sandy Owens of Davidson County. The license is dated March 19, 1828 and is signed by John Catron, Robert Whyte, and Jacob Peck, all judges in the Tennessee Supreme Court of Errors and Appeals.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: Tennessee State Library, Miscellaneous documentsContributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002940add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Oath by John ChisolmAssociated name : John ChisolmCreator : Jos. AndersonAssociated name : John TiptonDate Created: 1793Abstract: Oath by John Chisolm for the Washington County, Tennessee court regarding a statement made by John Tipton, who declared that he would go against the Cherokee Indians, and a letter by Tipton.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)Collection: Washington County Court RecordsContributing Institution: Archives of Appalachia- ETSUURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000832add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: John C. Gaut in Nashville, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAuthor : John Conaway Gaut, 1813-1895Recipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1889-04-01Abstract: Gaut answers Temple`s inquiry as to incidents and persons connected with arranging the Cherokee treaty of 1835-1836 and gives details of the "Jolly Island" case from Athens, Tennessee. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001135add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Bail Bond from Washington County, Tennessee to Hawkins County, TennesseeAuthor : John CrozierDate Created: 1808-09Abstract: Bail bond to Hawkins County, Tennessee for William Cooke who is to appear at the court of law for the Washington County District at the courthouse in Jonesborough.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)Collection: Fink and Dulaney PapersContributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001850add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Declaration of Intent for Naturalization Attributed name : Knox County Circuit CourtOther : John DemetrieDate Created: 1905-09-23Abstract: John Demetrie was a former citizen of Serbia who immigrated to the United States in 1902 through New York City. In his declaration, Demetrie swears to "entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any and every foreign Prince Potante, State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to King Alexander of Serbia to whom he now holds allegiance." Demetrie has signed an "x" to indicate his name. The clerk of the court, J.L. Allison, has witnessed and filled in Demetrie`s name.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: Knox County Circuit CourtContributing Institution: Knox County ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001596add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: John Frater in Victoria, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAttributed name : John FraterAssociated name : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1880-03-17Abstract: Frater makes reference to "the snarl at Coal Creek" and discusses his and Temple`s salaries at length relative to the Company books being examined in court.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002447add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: John Frater in Victoria, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAuthor : John FraterRecipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1878-03-08Abstract: Frater inquires whether the case against him by Mr. Ross can be put off. If not, he says that his interest at Coal Creek will go for a "song." Frater asks Temple`s advice.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001304add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: John Frater in Victoria, Dadsville P.O., Marion County, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAuthor : John FraterRecipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Associated name : The Southern States Coal, Iron and Land Co. L`dDate Created: 1877-06-09Abstract: Frater discusses the Coal Creek business and encloses a memo of the kind of monthly statement he wants.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-1909Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003449add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Rebel Claim No. 177Complainant : John GlassDate Created: 1868-06-27Abstract: This is an approved claim filed by Hardeman County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Rebel ClaimsContributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003562add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Declaration of Intent for CitizenshipAttributed name : Knox County Circuit CourtOther : John GoffDate Created: 1892-03-24Abstract: John Goff was a native of Russia who applied for citizenship through the Knox County Courts on March 24, 1892. He was born in February of 1851 and arrived in the United States on August 9, 1886. He testifies that he did not participate in "the late Rebellion."Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: Knox County Circuit CourtContributing Institution: Knox County ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001872add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Rebel Claim No. 104Complainant : John H. McClellanDate Created: 1868-05-26Abstract: This is a rejected claim filed by Hardeman County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Rebel ClaimsContributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003569add to bookbag | view long format in new window